en miljon
million
Ett tal som är tusen gånger tusen, alltså 1 000 000.
Definition & meaning
A miljon is the number one million, written numerically as 1,000,000.
Beyond its strict numerical value, the word is frequently used in a figurative sense to denote a very large, unspecified amount or a great number of something (e.g., "I have told you a million times"). In some contexts, it can also refer to a monetary unit, such as one million Swedish kronor.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- Part of speech: Cardinal number / noun.
- Gender: Common gender (en miljon).
- Plural form: Miljoner (millions).
Word origin: The word originates from the Old Italian milione, derived from mille (thousand) combined with the augmentative suffix -one. It entered the Swedish language via Middle Low German or French.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- 10^6 (ten to the power of six)
- En massa (a lot) miljon (figurative)
- En mängd (a quantity) miljon (figurative)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Han vann en miljon på lotto.noun
He won a million on the lottery.
En miljon människor bor i staden.noun
One million people live in the city.
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